The Thrifty Chick shows how to make this handy car seat tent for sleeping babes, or to keep the bright sun out of tiny eyes. Lovely! Here’s the link!

Don’t have a bib pattern? No worries! The Object Project shows how you can use a cereal box to make a sewing template! Totally genius and very cute. Go here to see more!

Craftster user agrafikartist shows step-by-step how to make a soft, snuggly, eco-friendly diaper for newborns. I LOVED using cloth on my girls, but the initial investment can be steep and often turns people off. If you’ve got the skills, you should definitely give this one a try! You can find the tutorial here!

Shannon, from luvinthemommyhood has posted a tutorial for making bibs out of placemats! I love this idea. Placemats are designed to be durable, plus you can find some really gorgeous prints nowadays! Even if you don’t have little ones, bibs are always a practical gift for new moms! You can find the tutorial at Nouvelle Mama!

She’s Crafty has reworked this adorable vintage knitted kitty cap pattern and is sharing the updated version with her readers! Click here for the pattern!

Go check out Create Studio to lean how to make this pretty, two-sided burp cloth! No more fiddling around at inopportune times trying to figure out which way the darn thing goes! Click here for her tutorial!

Jean from The Artful Parent made these super-cute cloth diaper covers from thrifted sweaters! I used cloth with both of mine, but the wool soakers were always a little too spendy for me. Repurposing sweaters is a wonderful alternative! Jean was very kind to link to the patterns and tutorials that she used, so go on over and be sure to read through the comments for a great discussion on the benefits of using wool to cover baby’s bottom!

This ruffled onesie tutorial has already made its rounds on all the linky sites, but I’m a total sucker for ruffle butts so I’m inlcuding it here as well. Although my girls are, sadly, past the onesie stage, I could totally see myself going crazy with ruffle butt onesies for baby gifts! Go to U Create to see the tutorial!

These bibs from Thimbly Things are absolute perfection. No interfacing and fewer stains? Um…Yes please! Plus, they’re just a joy to look at! Kristena repurposed an old pair of maternity jeans to make them and she walks you through the process here! Go ahead and click around while you’re there…you will surely be inspired!

I’m way behind on my handmade shopping lists, but I didn’t want to let this one pass me by.

Dana, from Made (you remember the shirt dress, don’t you?) has just reopened her shop where she sells a variety of hand-sewn baby gear and accessories. You must pop over and take a look! Her designs are fun, simple and downright GOR-geous!

Doesn’t this receiving blanket look so deliciously soft and luxurious? I think I’d like to curl up in it right alongside my baby! Plus, these blankets have stretch which makes them perfect for a nice, tight swaddle!

I also adore her hair clips. They’re so sweet and perfectly girly!

And she hasn’t left out the boys! Check out this cool camo pacifier clip!

Also, be sure to stop by her blog before midnight on Sunday for your chance to win one of these two lovely blankets:

Love the ruffle, love the dots…love these blankets!

Go on and give her some love now, and help her empty out that shop that she just filled!

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Joys Hope shares how she made this adorable baby crinkle (and taggie) toy that would make a perfect baby gift! Click here for the tutorial!

Isn’t this bird mobile so totally gorgeous! It was originally created by Lisa Tilse(The Red Thread) for Small Magazine, but they’re including the tutorial on their blog, Smaller! How cool is that! Go here to see it!

Craftzine is helping to promote Lotta Jansdotter’s new book, Simple Sewing for Baby, by offering a PDF of this baby snuggler pattern from the book! Go here now for the free pattern

I’m completely smitten with this sock owl mobile from Craft Schmaft. The little owls couldn’t be cuter and I love that she chose to hang them from sanded twigs. Check out Craft Schmaft and read about how these little guys came about over the past few weeks.

Tanya over at Trey and Lucy has been making some super cute onesies for boys using these patterns. Click here for the printable image and take a look at some of her handiwork!

I’m so excited about the new blog from the editors of Small Magazine. The online magazine is a continual source of inspiration and their new blog is sure to be the same. This whimsical dragonfly mobile is their first tutorial and I totally love it. Check out Smaller for the tutorial.

Heather at Dollar Store Crafts has turned out these handsome pants from a dishtowel and some fabric scraps. She’s got a great tutorial on how she did it, so go check it out!

Can you believe SockPixie is offering this gorgeous baby hat pattern for free? I would *love* to see it on an actual baby so if any of you super knitters out there make one for your kiddo, please snap a pic and send it to me! (found via Craft)

These itty bitty kimono booties are just begging to be made. When is my next baby shower? Not soon enough I’m afraid. Perhaps I’ll go ahead and make some anyways…you know…to have handy just in case. Go to Homespun Threads for the free pattern. (via Craftgossip)

Here’s a great pattern for someone just learning to knit or who just needs a quick baby gift! Kris Knits tells how to make an easy knitted baby bib here!

Ack! A baby hat with ears! Mushy crocheted this handful of cuteness using this pattern. Now all that’s missing is a squishy little baby to plop it on!

Baby or baby shower in your near future? If so, you must check out this tutorial from Create Studio showing how to make a baby’s play mat. It looks so soft and cushy! Add appliqués or embroidery for a personal touch.  Click!

One of these days, I am going to make a quilt. And when I do, it will probably be just like this one. I love all the white space and the simplicity of the pattern. This quilt is from Handmade by Allisa who kindly shares the pattern and a tutorial for putting it together. Wonderful! (via Whip Up)

What is it about small woodland creatures that is just so yummy? Head on over to Lolly Chops for a how-to and free pattern to make this little cutie-pie!

I just started knitting up baby hats and can’t wait to try out this free pattern from Berlin’s Whimsy. Love the stripes! Click here for a link to the pattern in PDF.